i made TINY Ant Farms

[@aquaantz5579]

Legend says if you keep one of these formicariums in your office you’ll get more cliAnts

[@meisokok]

MORGAN... HOW DARE YOU

[@aquaantz5579]

@@meisokok wait who are u

[@meisokok]

@@aquaantz5579 who am i 🤔

[@dingorat2065]

Morgan?

[@EnderAnts]

now this, this was smart AAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

[@日本トーマス]

My tip would be, if you have enough space put in a small test tube nest if you want to use this kind of setup. This way there is not much that can go wrong. When it is not covered they will leave the Test-tube and build their own nest anyway. But if you screw up the hydration they can move back for emergency.

[@EnderAnts]

ahh yes thats a good idea too, reminds me of a tiny tubs and tubes setup!

[@EmpressOfExile206]

​@@EnderAnts I think hydration is the problem as well! As they are, they will either be under-watered & dry out too fast (no digging) Or you add a sufficient amount of water for them to dig a chamber *but* since there isn't a drainage layer under the soil, the water turns it into a swamp before they can dig deep enough‼️ If you just put a 3/4inch layer of small particle aquarium gravel or lava rock down first and some mesh over the gravel to keep sand out; then you could full moisten the sand/dirt but the extra water would drain down into the rocks and 1. Keep their chamber from getting swampy and 2. The water evaporation would give them a *proper* humidity gradient to choose from! (Moist/humid deep and dryer by surface)

[@LightsCameraAnts]

Keep the Ender Ants mascot in your videos! I love him!❤️

[@EnderAnts]

The recurring character will surely be in future vids!

[@creepygallery3303]

Yep definitely keep him.

[@hecticants8305]

I follow you on tiktoc

[@AntHolleufer]

I love your video style. Always makes it fun to watch. Thanks for the mini shoutout 😅😂

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you thanks you’s! 😎

[@b8-306]

3:17 bruh that ant just teleported

[@EnderAnts]

AHA

[@NorthernAnts24]

Where did you get these acrylic boxs?

[@EnderAnts]

What’s this? a second video in a month from ender????

[@windedbread860]

Unheard of

[@meisokok]

damn

[@AntWarriors]

December because It rhymes

[@ukukyyg]

Ender loves December

[@EstheticAnts]

12:54 But that's just a theory.... A FILM THEORY! andddddddddd cut 😋

[@joelcruz6921]

MAT PAT

[@mihajlolakicevic2631]

Hi, could you leave info where you purchased the box?

[@EstheticAnts]

What is the biggest ant in the world? ElephANT

[@Daniel.E.S]

Bruh🤣

[@reddot9230]

army ant queen

[@ukukyyg]

Dino ants

[@EnderAnts]

@Han Solo jokes replying to jokes are the best

[@EnderAnts]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA i get it

[@MyLivingWorldsAnts]

Ahhh great video, I love these tiny ant farms, literally the perfect size!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you thank you!

[@FizzleFX]

I got one good tip for the future.... *DRILL at least ONE HOLE* into one of the sides and plug it up. Once the colony gets bigger you put on a tube and connect it to whatever... You can either expand it or make them move out this way. Having them move out of those could be tricky if you dont have a huge arena and ramp or something......

[@critterchamber]

Lemme just say a few things: 1. Honestly I LOVE the setups. And the containers, even more. 2.Sand doesn't do too much of a good job retaining moisture. So you know... 3.I love those font styles. 4.I would love to see a pheidole colony in one of these setups. The tunnels they make are gonna be epic. Also also Thank you very much for the shoutout!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you for the input & compliments! Trying out many different mixtures for substrate soon, and will hopefully find a Pheidole queen in the summer :D

[@critterchamber]

@@EnderAnts Neat

[@metetaskiran7156]

Very interesting, happy 6k subscribers Ender Ants

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed!! :D

[@antsandpets]

if you want your seeds to grow in this type of setup well I would use some bluegrass seeds as they have worked best for me in my experience ;)

[@EnderAnts]

ahh thank you for the tips!

[@antsandpets]

@@EnderAnts no problem :)

[@TheDragonBloom]

Love the video, Ender! Please keep entertaining us! On a side note, I just gave my small pogonomyrmex colonies their first substrate earlier today so this video was super relevant for me.

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you, and bestest of luck with your Pogo’s! I’ve heard they really need substrate :D

[@TheDragonBloom]

That's true but I try to keep them in a test tube until the queen has 5 to 10 workers before giving them substrate. Relieves my anxiety about their wellbeing. Lol!

[@splixy4684]

Ender. I'm going to be honest, I love this type of housing. I might even use it in thr future!

[@EnderAnts]

I’m glad you like them, bestest of luck!

[@loetvanbussel719]

Where do you get those boxes from? I really want to make some my one.

[@hothclassic6833]

Walmart

[@Jamisonstamm]

@@hothclassic6833 really

[@creepygallery3303]

AAAAAnother sweet video mate. Those setups are so simple and practical, plus all the components are cheep and easy to obtain even here in Australia. The only thing I would try to ad is some kind of overflow vent or something incase of flooding. I nearly drowned one of my colonies because I was over watering them.

[@EnderAnts]

Ahh yes, I think I have some mesh somewhere and have been meaning to drill homes for them. Will try to find them soon!

[@TheSpiderBoss]

Two questions. 1 Can I move a queen into one of these setups when she's still in hibernation, or should I wait til spring? 2 can I use a more coarse sand or does it have to be super fine?

[@EnderAnts]

Id move her when its spring, and I’m not sure, but i think as long as it can hold once watered then its good. Time to experiment! :D

[@phoenixmotorsportsofficial]

Where do you get these containers?

[@TheUrbanAntKeeper]

Nice video bro!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you thank you!

[@critterchamber]

I failed to mention this before but the music at 1:02 gives a nostalgic vibe

[@zachplays1694]

We’re do you get those cubes because I have a colony with two queen ants.

[@AntWarriors]

Great video bro, we enjoyed it, and also your funny but I love it👍

[@EnderAnts]

THANKYOUYOUTHANK!

[@mattj8403]

Where did you get the cubes from

[@zacharyb.5841]

i love your editing style lol

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you :D

[@milesnewton6786]

Where do you get your containers

[@adamcarter6157]

I recently introduced a colony to a natural nest in the same kind of setup, and I wanted to ask, how do you prevent moisture buildup on the sides and lid? Also, how would you introduce a test tube colony to one of these if the test tube is longer than the box? Great video btw!

[@EnderAnts]

You can drill a hole into the top lid and hot glue mesh from the bottom. That’s what I did with a few of these and they work really well. I haven’t moved any colonies into one of these setups except for one of my Dorymyrmex. The formicarium they were in (Mini Hearth from Tarheelants) was just the right size to fit entirely in a container so I just placed it in. But if the test tube cant fit and they are in dire need of being moved, I’d dump them in. There would have to be a barrier beforehand so they wont escape while the lid is open

[@alexanderkinney9149]

This would be great with a test tube at the bottoms connected to a regular 3/8 tube leading to the surface. Then they could have water, a perfect spot if they don’t like the rest of the nest, and an outworld surface.

[@thedoomlord8618]

Good sir, where did you get those miniature enclosures from, if I may ask?

[@hecticants8305]

Where do I find the containers you use?

[@cityants1166]

I recently made my first naturalistic setup and I love it! I will have to make a few for new queens I catch this year

[@EnderAnts]

Bestest of luck finding queens, spring is almost here! 🤞

[@eggeboy5466]

Epic post schedule

[@EnderAnts]

Finally got out of the 1 post per month cycle 😌😌

[@jeffreyrijkers1856]

What do you do once they outgrow this setup?

[@EnderAnts]

I plan to place the container into a larger container :D

[@Bilbotheburglar]

Where do you get your cubes from?

[@wildtype3081]

Hey! Amazing video as always, didn't even know you had a discord server, I'm taking a look right now and just found out you have a second channel, I'll be paying attention to that.

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you thank you! :D

[@Kilisei]

Where did you get the boxes from?

[@sawmajbj]

My favourite part 2:20 ' SUBSCRIBE TO ENDER ANTS'

[@EnderAnts]

HEHEHEHEHE

[@hoppyfroggaming5779]

Woah, just subbed this channel is great!!!!!

[@EnderAnts]

Welcome to the colony 😎 Loads of vids in the works!

[@nicholasstrano7308]

Cool video man. You do very well

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you Nicholas!

[@pordiorcranel6924]

where can i buy those plastic boxes

[@noatt_]

Hey it's me the antloverguy, this was interesting no doubt about that, I need to join the discord soon, I got some ideas on natural (not gel) formicariums/outworld hopefully people will also take interests in my ideas, yet love the video

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you, hope you enjoy your stay there!

[@sandiegofirbird7782]

Hey bro. I'm your 1st sub. You'll b seeing alot of my comments 👍😁☝️

[@noatt_]

thanks that means a lot to me and also I'm going to do an unboxing video soon so stay toon

[@antdayuk6851]

Great video bro I've been waiting for a new video for u

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@ameizen-master6554]

What are you doing when they'll get too big for this enclosure ? How do you rehouse them?

[@EnderAnts]

i move or dump the entire container into a larger container :D

[@ameizen-master6554]

@@EnderAnts okay. You don't mind them getting hurt? That sounds really hard. How can you make sure that it Doesn't squeeze ants, or eggs, or the queen, maybe even kill them? I guess you can't make that sure....

[@joyupgaming2602]

i have a question about keeping ants on the bottom of the container would you put the chemical on the sides or spray inside the container? thanks

[@EnderAnts]

id use fluon or rubbing alcohol mixed with baby powder and wipe it on the inside rim to prevent them from escaping

[@joyupgaming2602]

@@EnderAnts thankyou

[@kiwiz_unlimited]

where can you get the box

[@skycee9775]

I wish I had a square like container like that but I don’t, so for now I’m using goof size jars and some dirt and it seems to be doing good for me so far :3

[@extremeants4338]

was i the only one who was expecting him to use a tiny piece of plastic as the farm,just me? edit:heart me comment cuz im from discord uwu

[@carsonstasney8586]

No I am from discord

[@EnderAnts]

Maybe I should get one to run an experiment 😳

[@antsasia322]

6:46 thats meeeeeeeeeeeee

[@EnderAnts]

YUUUSSS YOU MADE IT!

[@antsasia322]

@@EnderAnts YEY!!!!

[@austink6994]

where do you fine these containers? they seem perfect for small colonies.

[@Jamisonstamm]

Isk he never tells us

[@EnderAnts]

they are on amazon here in different sizes: 2.2 x 2.2 x2.2 - amzn.to/3NomhoV 2.6 x 2.6 x 2.6 - amzn.to/44fJCjr 3 x 3 x 3 - amzn.to/46hT5IU

[@Jamisonstamm]

@@EnderAnts omg thanks this will help with my 6 queens I got

[@Jamisonstamm]

@@EnderAnts what obe of those do you use

[@theplayingsamurai6292]

2 vids in a month pog

[@EnderAnts]

THE SPELL HAS BEEN BROKEN

[@EnderAnts]

@antz PHILIPPINES USA USA USA USA

[@meecoos1072]

how would you move the ants out once it becomes crowded?

[@EnderAnts]

I place the container into a larger container and close the lid :D

[@colinsgarage9301]

At 4:14, what species is that queen?

[@szijartomartin8]

Where can i get cubes like this?

[@Dr.MuhammadMuslim]

Hye, i have one question. Do they always make their tunnel visible on the side of the container?

[@EnderAnts]

Yes, I think it’s because on the sides the sand wouldn’t collapse as easily

[@fonsooo]

Ant: vomits on her sister's mouth Her sister: Delicious. Finally, some good f.cking food! Btw, im SnomMcdanon from that one ant-keeping tips video

[@EnderAnts]

😳😳😳 imagine having to do that with people babies. And ahh hello’s!

[@antsasia322]

@@EnderAnts dangit i cant get that out of my head now haha

[@SsDiBoi]

Beach sand is crushed coral(shells)

[@kiwiz_unlimited]

does it have to be a certain type of ants

[@EnderAnts]

no, but it would be best if you caught them in an arid area and put them in an arid kind of environment. same with ants you find in a jungle, you’d put them with soil and plants instead of sand

[@kiwiz_unlimited]

@@EnderAnts thank you

[@TheSBShow-s7q]

me showing my grandpa the tunnels the carpenter ants built: my grandpa: w-wait but I thought t-they eat wood ant keepers: facepalm

[@zakikazi]

Do ants Always build Tunnel at the edges? Or is it possible that they will Tunnel at the centre and not be visible

[@EnderAnts]

Usually they dig near the edges. I think its because it holds more easily than in the center

[@cityants1166]

The acrobat ants might not do so well in the setups since they like to nest in trees branches

[@Ninuturu]

Gel farm, trow out gel, use sand instead, then its suitable big gaster means more food, not higher chance of her being fertile

[@EnderAnts]

Ahh yes that too. For most queen ants I recently catch, I’ve noticed their gaster gets larger before they start laying eggs. I think it was called physogastry or at least on a smaller scale of it. But the one’s with a thinner gaster usually don’t reach a point where it gets larger, and don’t lay eggs.

[@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901]

But it also means indirectly supporting the gel farm industry, which isn't good

[@AFinnStory-awesome]

What camera do you use

[@antsjunior6715]

How would you move them out tho?

[@EnderAnts]

I would place the container into a larger container :D

[@antsjunior6715]

@@EnderAnts good point ;)

[@Ali_thebeast69Ali]

WOW cool

[@EnderAnts]

Glad you think so :D

[@wiltonperezfjeld8270]

Yes

[@EnderAnts]

Yes!

[@mont5507]

i love you ant videos

[@EnderAnts]

thank you thank you thanks thankies!

[@mont5507]

@@EnderAnts np

[@MinigunL5]

Great video! I'm going to stick to test-tubes though.

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! Can never go wrong with the trusty test tubes 😌

[@chkeplemin9752]

I remembered when you had 50 subs

[@spacebacon454]

Niceee video🐜🐜

[@EnderAnts]

THANK YOU SPACE BACON!

[@tichaonabunjira]

I love ur vids who needs cat videos when u can watch ir ant videos all day

[@EnderAnts]

thank you, who needs one pet when you can have hundreds!

[@tichaonabunjira]

@@EnderAnts ok thanks bro keep it up

[@Ivanvolo]

do you use distilled water?

[@EnderAnts]

No, i have always used tap water without any problems

[@Ivanvolo]

@@EnderAnts thanks

[@antsasia322]

great video!! sorry im a little late haha

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you and its alright, you made it and thats what counts!

[@antsasia322]

@@EnderAnts yea!! glad to see your channel is growing super fast!!!

[@ericajeffrey8984]

I intrested in haveing a pet ants but i dont know where too get a queen ant that has breed

[@EnderAnts]

Queen ants have their flights in the spring-fall, depending on how warm it gets in your area. You can also buy queen ants from people selling them nearby through the GAN Farm, on forums like Formiculture, or any websites selling them where it is legal to sell them.

[@carsonstasney8586]

Discord gang

[@wackyantman5893]

I tried one of these the queens nested right next to the glass and now she has larvae 😎

[@EnderAnts]

Congratulations, i hope the colony thrives in there :D

[@oleolecram6848]

Eu tinha uma crematogaster mas ela não se importa vá com os ovos e com as operárias

[@FizzleFX]

*RED FOIL* will increase the chance they will dig around the walls. Not all ants like light as much :) It cant do harm using it and u still see plenty

[@cityants1166]

👍

[@linoseses]

are these farms for big colonies?

[@EnderAnts]

No, i wouldn’t recommend it unless the container is larger. Also depends on how big the colony is.

[@sandiegofirbird7782]

Comment 100. Sweet vids. Keep up great work.

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you so much man!

[@Ron12ification]

I really like youre antcolonys and i really like youre youtubechannel!!!😁😀😄😄😄and i like the tiny ant farms there so cute😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄.

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you thank you!

[@Ron12ification]

@@EnderAnts You're welcome i really like the tiny ant farms and i subscribed to your youtube channel😄😄😄😁😁😁

[@properdawg3957]

Where can u get a black light

[@EnderAnts]

Amazon and eBay :D

[@properdawg3957]

@@EnderAnts thx the will help the future of my (1 Ant Queen) Ant Room And will help me on my journey of Antice

[@EnderAnts]

bestest of luck, i’m sure you’ll find a lot of cool ants!

[@properdawg3957]

@@EnderAnts i sure will p.s wat is ur disord server called

[@EnderAnts]

This is the Discord invite if you’re interested :D discord.gg/5Tse5Aj

[@bassosanimals2989]

AAHHHHHHHHHH BLA BLA BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA WOOOHOOO!!!!! great video,

[@EnderAnts]

THANK YOU!!

[@antsandtorts155]

Your videos are great 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nicksvlog3747]

I see that your edit have been improved good job but when you made the update on your ants you forgot your fire ants

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you thank you! Unfortunately that colony had died a while ago 😔😔😔

[@FizzleFX]

Gel hahah~ I haven't seen anyone who doesn't hate on Gel and yet people sell it! (too unsuspecting customers

[@reddot9230]

what happened to the elate

[@EnderAnts]

Which one?

[@reddot9230]

@@EnderAnts the one that you put in with the queen the yellow ants

[@EnderAnts]

@@reddot9230 ahh I moved that drone into another tube with a queen who had her wings still.

[@vincentdaboss]

This is epic

[@EnderAnts]

Glad you think so too :D

[@windedbread860]

Nice

[@kevinhorstmann1435]

* funny ant joke *

[@EnderAnts]

AHA HAHAHAHA AH HAHAHA HHHAHAA AHAHHA

[@Superdinoofc]

I use test tubes because test tube they can drink

[@josecammayo2518]

I am jealous ender ants you have an ant set up

[@EnderAnts]

😌😌😌

[@josecammayo2518]

And many test tube but I dont

[@josecammayo2518]

It's rainy day here and many queen ant but I don't have test tube

[@EnderAnts]

you should keep them in an empty water bottle until you get test tubes :D

[@properdawg3957]

Q. Why did the Queen Ant go to the Doctor A. Because it needed some ANTibiotics

[@EnderAnts]

i like this one a lot AHA

[@ApolloGuys]

smol farm

[@EnderAnts]

smol antie farm

[@kylegaming1252]

I want more fo your video

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you for your support, more videos coming soon :D

[@Lemon-zp5mv]

Yayy

[@axelrosearellano5719]

I just use olive oil for barrier

[@EnderAnts]

me too 😎

[@kade_ants433]

Have you considered me arch if so do your mascot on there!!!!

[@EnderAnts]

sorry what did you mean by that again? 👁️